Kathy Ann Blackwell Obituary
In loving memory of Kathy Ann Blackwell (Union, Missouri), who departed this world on March 6, 2026 at the age of 79. Kathy Ann leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl Eugene Sparks and Dorothy Mae James; her husband Donald R Blackwell; her grandparents, Eugene, Lottie Sparks, Lena and Edwin Lough; her brothers, Ronald of St. Clair, Rick Sparks (Tammy) of St. Clair, Doug Sparks of St. Clair and Eric James of St. Clair; her brother-in-law Larry Missey; and her niece Stacie (Missey) of Union.
She is survived by: her sister Delorse Missey of Union; her daughters, Lisa Hodson (Tim) of Summerville, AL, Regina Wright (Greg Gibbons) of Washington, Christy Smith (Joe Garofalo) of Maryland Heights, Terri (Eugene Risner) of St. Peters and Traci Allen of Pea Ridge, Ark.; her grandchildren, Alexis Tucker, Katelyn Brakeman (Alex), Andrew Hampton (Brooke), Nick Hampton (Cynthia Johnson), Tanner Wright, Jack Hampton (Aubrie), Anna Wright, Cayden Hampton, Joey, Riley Garofalo, Mathew Blackwell (Nicole) and Kris Risner (Anna); and her great grandchildren, Era, Abigal, Ellee, Henslee, Braxton and Claire.
Memorial Donations can be made to Franklin County Humane Society.
